3.1 Network Types Flashcards
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What can networks be as
Networks can be as small as two computers and a printer as a home network.
What is a computer by itself known as in an exam
A computer by itself is known as a standalone
What is Computer network
a group of computer systems and other devices linked together so that they can communicate and share resources.
What’s an example of something a computer network will share with.
Printers or scanners
What does LAN stand for
Local Area Network
What does a LAN allow
It allows the members of a household to access the internet using a wireless router
What are some Advantages of using LAN
Can share resources, High speeds when sharing files, Data can be shared across the network, Easy to configure new devices on multiple devices (and many others).
What are some disadvantages of LAN
Security problems, Can be EXPENSIVE to set up, only limited storage space available on network, Could be infected by a virus, The server could go down (and many others)
What does WAN stand for
Wide Area Network
What do WANS do
They connect separate LANs over a large geographical area to form a network of networks.
True - False - The set up WAN will be managed by several different people or parts of an organization
True
True - False - Large companies can connect LANs at multiple sites in order to share data and resources
True
What does HAN stand for
Home Area Network
What does a HAN do
It connects to a central router (wired or wireless) placed in a home constitutes a home area network. For Gaming or other things.
What does PAN stand for
Personal Area Network
What’s and example of WPAN (Wireless Personal Are Network)
A example of WPAN is the Bluetooth technology, mostly found on portable devices like smartphones, laptops, tablets, wearables, etc.
What does MAN stand for
Metropolitan Area Network
What can a MAN be used for
a MAN can be used to link several LANs spread across a city or a metro area.
What does VPN stand for
Virtual Private Network
What are VPNS often used for
VPNs are used by corporations to interconnect their offices located in different places and give their remote employees access to company’s resources.
True - False - The devices that are part of a VPN could be present anywhere on the earth, connected t
True
What does IEEE stand for
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (don’t need to know)
Wired Ethernet cables connects…
networks via Ethernet cables
Wireless connections connects….
networks via radio signals
Bluetooth connections connects…
devices over a local PAN
